In this episode of Outside the Box, host Kevin sits down with Ret. Chief Ken Prillaman, a veteran fire service leader with nearly five decades of experience, to discuss something every leader needs to master: seizing opportunities.

From career growth to training, mentorship, and seizing the right moment to step up, this conversation explores why saying “yes” matters and how leaders can model opportunity-taking for their teams. Chief Prillaman shares lessons from his time as a Fire Chief and his work with the Texas Fire Chiefs Association.

Key Takeaways:
• Why seizing opportunities is critical for leadership growth
• How vulnerability and authenticity build credibility with your crew
• The danger of letting fear keep you from valuable chances
• Why mentorship and unscripted conversations matter more than ever
• How the fire service must evolve to connect with today’s generation
• The power of modeling opportunity-taking for the next wave of leaders

If you’re a current or aspiring leader in Fire or EMS, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start acting.

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